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YB51 LRL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 LRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,290 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,812 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,735 miles

vehicle has been accident repaired n/s/r

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YB51 LRL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB51 LRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB51 LRL registered?

YB51 LRL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is YB51 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB51 LRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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